Exhibition Poultry Magazine Jul-Aug 2023 Back Issue

EPMag is dedicated to promoting all aspects of the exhibition of poultry across North America. American Bantam Association News. Bloom on Eggs: To Wash or Not To Wash. "The last thing a hen does before she drops that marvel of nature—the egg— in the nest is that she coats it with a thin, rapidly drying film that seals the egg. She must consider this important - a gift wrapping of the final product of her labors for the last 24 hours."
How Weather Management of Poultry. EPMAG 2018 POLL: Conditioning in the Heat. "Hot weather can severely impact poultry performance. Heat stress in poultry typically begins when the ambient temperature climbs above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and becomes very apparent at temperatures around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When a bird begins to pant, physiological changes have already taken place within its body to help eliminate excess heat. Practicing proper heat management to help keep birds comfortable will help maintain optimum growth, hatchability, egg size, egg shell quality, and egg production." EPMag Poultry Photo Contest Winners. Looking For Trouble, Snakes. This particular chicken story was a new experience for me, so I thought I would share it. In the photo to the right is a blue Araucana pullet newly named ‘Whoop-A**”. She has had an interesting day."